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‘Rescued’ puppies being returned to owner: B.C. SPCA

21-08-2018 23:12 via globalnews.ca

Five puppies that were reportedly rescued by firefighters on Saturday weren't lost in the first place, according to the owner of the dogs.

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Former VPD detective sent to jail for sex-related crimes

21-08-2018 23:11 via cbc.ca

A former Vancouver police detective has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for breach of trust and the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.

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Federal government unveils poverty reduction plan

21-08-2018 23:06 via globalnews.ca

Lofty goals but no new spending. That’s the summary of the federal government’s new poverty reduction strategy. Nadia Stewart has the details.

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B.C. Wildfires: More evacuation orders despite progress

21-08-2018 23:02 via globalnews.ca

August 21 update: The fire danger rating remains high to extreme across much of B.C. Fires in the Burns Lake area continue to make residents nervous. And a fire burning close to Klinaklini Lake has prompted an evacuation order.

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Premier Horgan tours the B.C. central fire zone and meets with evacuees

21-08-2018 23:00 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan cut his vacation short this week to get a first-hand look at the impact of the wildfire situation, as he travels to Prince George and Burns Lake to meet with fire officials and evacuee. Richard Zussman is travelling with the premier and has the latest.

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No letup in British Columbia blazes as premier expresses dismay - Radio Canada International

21-08-2018 22:34

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By Terry Haig | [email protected]. Tuesday 21 August, 2018 , 0 Comments ↓ · Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WeChat Email Print · Share. As the Canadian Mental Health Association issues guidelines to help residents in British Columbia as they cope ...

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Mother pleas for help on anniversary of Tanner Krupa’s unsolved murder in Surrey

21-08-2018 22:18 via globalnews.ca

The mother of a young Alberta man found murdered in Surrey issued an emotional plea on the one-year anniversary of her son's death.

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Mother pleads for help on anniversary of Tanner Krupa’s unsolved murder in Surrey

21-08-2018 22:18 via globalnews.ca

The mother of a young Alberta man found murdered in Surrey issued an emotional plea on the one-year anniversary of her son's death.

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Muslim families open their homes and dinner tables to share Eid al-Adha celebrations with non-Muslims

21-08-2018 21:47 via cbc.ca

The Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha begins on Tuesday and, across the country, Muslim families are opening their homes and dinner tables to share their annual celebration.

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Darke Creek wildfire ‘responding well’ to suppression: B.C. Wildfire Service

21-08-2018 21:27 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Wildfire Service says the latest fire in the Okanagan is responding well to suppression.

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Former Vancouver police officer sentenced to jail in sex exploitation case

21-08-2018 21:06 via globalnews.ca

He spent 29 years with the VPD before his arrest.

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Surrey’s World Kickboxing Champion Mostafa Sabeti

21-08-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca

With $1,000 in his pocket, martial arts instructor/kickboxer Mostafa Sabeti left Iran and immigrated to Canada in search of better opportunities. Five years after arriving in Vancouver, Mostafa became not only a World Kickboxing Champion, but a proud Canadian citizen. Jay Janower explains how this all happened.

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Adopt a Pet: Broley Pit Bull Cross

21-08-2018 20:42 via globalnews.ca

This pet, Broley, currently under the care of the BC SPCA, is waiting for its forever home.

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Federal government announces ambitious plan to reduce poverty in Canada

21-08-2018 20:27 via globalnews.ca

Legislation to implement the plan will be introduced later this year.

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How safe is Prince George from B.C. wildfires?

21-08-2018 19:48 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Tuesday, Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall is asked about the city’s plans to protect residents from a threat of wildfire.

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What will happen to B.C.’s budget if we keep fighting wildfires?

21-08-2018 19:46 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan answers a reporter’s question about the budget for fighting B.C. wildfires and how the province and federal government plans to manage costs?

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‘Those who choose to ignore evacuation orders put themselves at risk’: Horgan

21-08-2018 19:45 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held August 21, Premier Horgan is asked about the B.C. communities choosing to stay behind to protect their homes in the wildfire zone.

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New trial ordered for polygamist acquitted in child bride case

21-08-2018 19:42 via cbc.ca

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for James Oler, who was acquitted of taking a 15-year-old girl across the border for a sexual purpose.

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New trial ordered for B.C. man acquitted in child bride case

21-08-2018 19:42 via cbc.ca

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for James Oler, who was acquitted of taking a 15-year-old girl across the border for a sexual purpose.

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B.C. Wildfires: What is the government doing to address climate change?

21-08-2018 19:41 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held in the wildfire zone, B.C. Premier John Horgan and Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan spoke about how their government’s plan to address climate change and future disasters in Canada.

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B.C. Wildfires: What were the 2017 recommendations?

21-08-2018 19:39 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan spoke at a press conference Tuesday morning about changes and recommendations that were made this year from the 2017 wildfire fight.

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B.C. Wildfires: Is the worst behind or ahead of us?

21-08-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference Tuesday, Premier John Horgan explains the B.C. wildfire situation as of August 21 and what the provincial government plans to do moving forward.

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Federal government response to B.C. wildfire fight

21-08-2018 19:36 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Tuesday, Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan explains the role of the federal government in the B.C. wildfire fight.

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Premier John Horgan on touring the B.C. wildfire zone

21-08-2018 19:34 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Premier John Horgan, Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan and local officials gathered to discuss the wildfire situation in the province and prepare to tour the B.C. wildfire zone.

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Outdated books, broken equipment: resources still lacking for schools, BCTF says

21-08-2018 19:28 via cbc.ca

BCTF president Glen Hansman is travelling the province this month and visiting B.C.'s 60 school districts to gauge how ready they are for the upcoming school year.

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B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial from man in child bride case

21-08-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca

The Crown appealed the verdict in the case of the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bountiful, B.C., which practises polygamy.

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B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial for man in child bride case

21-08-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca

The Crown appealed the verdict in the case of the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bountiful, B.C., which practises polygamy.

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Vancouver police ask for help in search for missing man with dementia

21-08-2018 18:54 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver Police are asking for public help in finding a 60-year-old man with dementia.

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As B.C. burns, air quality remains poor for much of province, including Metro Vancouver

21-08-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca

As smoky skies from the wildfires burning throughout B.C. persist, air quality has continued to plummet around the province, including in Metro Vancouver.

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Austin Jenckes talks about his success after ‘The Voice’

21-08-2018 18:27 via globalnews.ca

Four years after making to the top 10 on The Voice, singer-songwriter Austin Jenckes talks about his recent success and being named a “Country Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone Magazine.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan to tour wildfire operations in the central Interior

21-08-2018 18:23 via globalnews.ca

The BC Wildfire Service says 1,925 wildfires have charred 6,121 square kilometres of timber and bush since April 1.

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Kamloops mapping project reveals where women find safety, danger and beauty in city

21-08-2018 18:14 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of women in Kamloops, B.C. shared their experiences and input to create a map of the community, marking areas in the city where they felt safe and unsafe in a new participatory art project.

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B.C. kids staying classy, keeping cool under pressure at Little League World Series

21-08-2018 18:13 via cbc.ca

Dancing before an elimination game? Tipping your cap to the guy who just smacked you for a game-tying homer? No moment is too big to keep Canada's Little League World Series team from having fun.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit first responders, evacuees of B.C. wildfires

21-08-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca

B.C. Premier John Horgan said earlier Tuesday that destructive wildfires annually "may be the new normal."

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Premier John Horgan tours wildfire-stricken northern B.C. as smoke blankets region

21-08-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca

Fire officials painted an alarming picture Monday night of three huge, raging wildfires racing through an area of central B.C. near Prince George — one group among many fires spreading smoke and flames across the province.

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Premier John Horgan suggests 'this may be the new normal' after touring wildfire-stricken central B.C.

21-08-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca

B.C. Premier John Horgan expresses dismay after he toured the wildfire-stricken area around Prince George Tuesday morning.

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B.C. Wildfires 2018: Desert-like conditions fuel 'free-burning' blaze south of Burns Lake

21-08-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca

Fire officials painted an alarming picture Monday night of three huge, raging wildfires racing through an area of central B.C. near Prince George — one group among many fires spreading smoke and flames across the province.

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Nutrition: How to pick the best corn cobs

21-08-2018 16:42 via globalnews.ca

Eating young corn counts towards your daily servings of vegetables. Dietitian Diana Steele explains how to pick the best cobs and easy ways to prepare them.

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Arteezy and Aui: Hometown heroes seek big money win at Vancouver esports spectacle

21-08-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca

Two of B.C's top gamers are representing Canada at a big-money esports tournament at Rogers Arena this week.

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Arteezy and Aui: Hometown heroes seek big-money win at Dota 2 esports spectacle in Vancouver

21-08-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca

Two of B.C's top gamers are representing Canada at a big-money esports tournament at Rogers Arena this week.

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Wildfire smoke not so hot for tourism businesses on B.C.'s South Coast

21-08-2018 15:39 via cbc.ca

The impacts of lingering wildfire smoke are especially felt in places along the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, where spectacular views are the main draw.

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Premier John Horgan to tour B.C. wildfire zone

21-08-2018 15:31 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan will get a first-hand look at B.C. wildfire situation in Prince George and the Burns Lake fire zone. Richard Zussman has a preview.

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How smoky skies from wildfires is affecting British Columbians' mental health

21-08-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

Extreme smoke seems to be a new feature of summers in British Columbia with back-to-back years of heavy wildfires in the province and, for some, the overcast skies are taking a toll on mental health.

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How smoky skies from wildfires are affecting British Columbians' mental health

21-08-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

Extreme smoke seems to be a new feature of summers in British Columbia with back-to-back years of heavy wildfires in the province and, for some, the overcast skies are taking a toll on mental health.

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Victims of date rapist suffered 'long-lasting, emotional scars'

21-08-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

WARNING: This story contains graphic details of sexual assault

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'These women will have long-lasting, emotional scars': Date rapist sentenced to 4 years in jail

21-08-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

WARNING: This story contains graphic details of sexual assault

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B.C. firefighters can't do much more than 'get out of the way,' says expert

21-08-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Smoke from the fires in B.C. is both a danger to health, and an impediment to fighting the wildfires, says Al Beaver, who worked on fire management for governments in Canada and Australia.

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Liberals vow to lift 2 million Canadians out of poverty by 2030, with no new spending

21-08-2018 13:37 via cbc.ca

The Liberal government says it's possible to pull more than two million people over the poverty line by 2030 without committing to any new spending or policy promises.

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Black luxury car goes up in flames after crashing into Surrey garage

21-08-2018 10:11 via globalnews.ca

Witnesses tell Global News the street was filled with people at the time, including children playing.

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RCMP called in to investigate suspicious roadside fire in Lake Country, north of Kelowna

21-08-2018 07:38 via globalnews.ca

A blaze that burned about a quarter of a hectare of brush before being brought under control Monday afternoon is being called suspicious. Lake Country firefighters were called out to Commonage Road to fight the fast moving flames.

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